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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.70, 779.54 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.70, 779.54 and 190.71 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.70 : 779.54 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.70/779.54 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.70x = 779.54 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.70x = 148,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,668.04/519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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